Bottom Line

The board will receive an update on work of Transworld Systems, a Rohnert Park, Calif., collection agency hired nearly two years ago to collect on delinquent student-fee accounts.

Kathy Johnson, the district’s finance director, said the company had collected $14,478 since it was hired in January 2000. The district’s cost for that service has been $4,770.

That rate of return warrants continuation of the contract with Transworld, she said.

Background

Transworld Systems was sent 600 accounts tied to $54,460 owed the district. The company contacted people responsible for the debt through a series of mailings.

These were challenging delinquent accounts, given that the majority were more than 3 years old.

Johnson said the district could improve collections of delinquent fees by turning over to Transworld all accounts more than 120 days past due.

Other business

Recognition of the 10 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists from Lawrence High School and Free State High School. Also recognize Kendra Jones, a Free State senior who is a semifinalist for the National Achievement Scholarship program.

Open the floor to comments by the public.

Receive comments from Scott Morgan, board president; Randy Weseman, superintendent; and board members.

Receive a summary of progress by Transworld Systems, a collection agency, on processing delinquent student fee accounts.

Receive a report on summer school from eight district administrators.

Consider amending an agreement with Cindas Corp. to allow purchase of $16,000 worth of shirts to be worn by district facilities and operations employees.

Consider on final action new policy on administrative handbooks and workers’ compensation and disability benefits.

Discuss issues on the agenda of the Kansas Association of School Board’s convention in December.

Conduct an executive session to discuss negotiation issues.